Dwang

A language of Ghana

ISO 639: nnu
Alternate Names: Bassa, Dwan, Nchumunu
Population: 8,200 (2003 GILLBT). 1,600 Bekye, 3,300 Kenyen, 3,300 Wiase.
Location:: Brong-Ahafo region: south of Volta lake, east of Atebubu.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Guang, North Guang
Dialects: Bekye, Kenyen, Wiase. Reportedly most similar to Kplang [kph]. Comprehension of Chumburung [ncu] 75%. Krache [kye] is understood well due to contact.
Language Use: Vigorous. Most domains. Used by all. Also use Akan [aka].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Dwang
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Location: Brong-Ahafo region: south of Volta lake, east of Atebubu.